– Sean Perry –

Founder | President | Executive Director

Meet Sean Perry – a trailblazer in the field of youth mental health coaching. With two decades of experience under his belt and a wealth of knowledge and expertise, he has been on the front lines of addressing the inequalities in mental health support services. But he didn’t just sit back and observe, he took action. He co-founded We R H.O.P.E. Inc, an organization that is revolutionizing the way we approach mental health by bringing support to young people at an early age and breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness at the school and community level.

As a certified Life Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Coach, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Specialist/Instructor, certified in Childhood Trauma, Exposure Response Prevention Specialist, Signs of Suicide Prevention trainer, trained in collaborative problem solving, international trainer in Emotional CPR, and one of the curriculum writers and trainers for Youth Emotional CPR, He is equipped with the tools and the knowledge to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing young people today. He is even credited as the first person to bring youth Emotional CPR to a school setting.

But his impact doesn’t stop there. He also sits on the Board of Directors for the National Empowerment Center (NEC) and the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network (MHTTC), which further establishes his expertise and leadership in the field. His passion for making a real difference in the lives of youth is palpable and his commitment to driving change is unwavering. With his dynamic approach, unyielding determination and ability to think outside the box, Sean Perry is not only a force to be reckoned with, but also a true inspiration.